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2017 Map of Sterling SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sterling SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Molasses River system dominates this section of the Gladwin and Arenac county line, defining a landscape shaped by water management and forest access. The map reveals a series of significant impoundments, including Molasses River Flooding Number One, Molasses River Flooding Number Two, and Molasses River Flooding Number Five, which create expansive wetland habitats across the terrain.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated at the intersection of rural routes like Bomanville Rd near Bowmanville. The interior is crisscrossed by an extensive network of specialized tracks and fire lanes, such as Lame Duck Truck Trl and Mosquito Alley Truck Trl. These corridors, along with the remote location of Hard Luck and the presence of Bentley Marsh, illustrate a region primarily dedicated to timber management, wildlife flooding, and conservation at the eastern edge of Grim Township.